The clock is ticking...18 days before I leave Cincinnati....possibly for longer than i first anticipated...
On one hand, everything is happening so fast but at the same time, it can't come soon enough...The theme of this year has undoubtedly been about loss - in some shape or form. Unrecoverable losses in some cases-primarily based around the loss of several loved ones. But there have been other losses too: loss of sleep, weight [which is most definitely a welcome loss in my case :-)], time and control just to name a few.
CONTINUED...As I pack up my stuff ready for the next phase of my life, i find myself uncovering a whole bunch of memories. Going through a person's past can be quite a painful journey but if there's one thing i can say about my life here in Cincinnati, i lived it to the fullest! I can honestly say that i lived every day like it was my last. Let's be clear: i majorly overdid it at times:-) but i lived it the way i wanted to live it. Given the restrictions society, religion, family or even we place upon ourselves, that's not necessarily an easy thing to do anymore...at least in my world.
I'm trying to mentally prepare myself for what's to come...quite honestly, I have no idea what to expect. I mean, me, in a third world country? Really???? I can't take 2 steps without being eaten up by mosquitoes on my way to my car and getting a big ass giant rash!! I think we should go ahead and put money on the fact that I'm gonna get malaria - with or without the pills! For those of you who know me well, i can't live without my hairdryer, flat iron and my heels so what the HELL am i gonna do in Guatemala??!:-) As for the food, i don't do beans and tacos. Really, i don't. So I'm hoping there's gonna be a chipotle and a coldstone right next to my house:-)
I know one thing, though, and that is that i have to get away..."2011 HAS to be different" is what i keep telling myself and everyone around me. So...here's to new beginnings and letting go....
Woooow mate- you sound like the one and only Carry Bradshaw! So I guess I'll give it right back to you "As we drive along this road called life, occasionally a gal will find herself a little lost. And when that happens, I guess she has to let go of the coulda, shoulda, woulda, buckle up and just keep going.” Here you go - some Carry for inti! :-)
ReplyDeleteI know the last year has been extremely hard for you in many ways matey and so it's time to "regroup" ...in Gua. Yes - it may not be something one would ever have seen you doing but something drastic needs to happen...and you need some solitude...inshallah gua will bring all that! I will miss you ...that's for sure...and i will be counting the days!BBFH xxxx
Hi Luma!
ReplyDeleteGood luck in Guatemala! I am sure you will have an amazing time, what every your plans - or lack of plans - are. I look forward to checking your blog.
Emm xxx
Dear Luma!
ReplyDeleteI cant tell you how much this reminds me of my last days before leaving to Australia! I know it was also in September but in 2005! Whatever your intentions are... you must be already a brave person to undergo this adventure! And no matter what happens, you will defenitely meet some amazing people and you will experience so many things... I am only happy and excited for you! Wishing you all the best and hopefully you will find what you are looking for! Dont let the bedbugs bite you ;). I will eagerly follow your block. Groetjes leen
I think you're right; I do kind of rock. More importantly, I wish you safe and exciting travels. And I look forward to keeping up with you and your adventures via your new online home - Lumita on the Loose - love that name. Oh, by the way, I think the salsa scene may suck worse in Guatemala than in Cincinnati. Other than that, you'll have a great time. Godspeed my friend. Excuse me... Allah-speed. Holla back mate.
ReplyDeleteyelllaaaa i wanna see the next storyyyy!!
ReplyDeleteLuma, buena suerte en Guatemala. Nos veremos en Florida.............Adivina quien xxxx
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